There are 3 ways to get from North Shore to Thames by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
3h 1m$9–60Drive 121.5 km
- Drive from North Shore to Thamescar 121.5 km
1h 29m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1train East / ...
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
3h 17m$14–63
North Shore to Thames by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shore to Thames is to bus which costs $9 - $60 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from North Shore to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from North Shore to Thames. However, there are services departing from Howard Road and arriving at Thames via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between North Shore and Thames is 124 km. The road distance is 121.5 km.
The best way to get from North Shore to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $9 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from North Shore to Thames, including transfers.
North Shore to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
North Shore to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Thames station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Shore to Thames is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from North Shore to Thames.
There are 62+ hotels available in Thames.
What companies run services between North Shore, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Thames twice daily. Tickets cost $5–55 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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